What Causes Severe Back Spasms While Having Gout?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Question : My father, age 55, has severe gout,and joint issues prior to hospitalization went to the hospital back in October. Once released had severe back spasms and could not move. He has been bed ridden ever since because of severe gout and joint issues. What do I do to get him moving and walking again?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I need little more detail of the illness

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Gout with arthritis can cause severe pain. I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1.What medications he is taking at present?
2.What is his serum uric acid level?
3.Do you have any x rays , if yes please share them.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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